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Name: Traditional Saudi Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 3 cups Basmati rice; 5 kg Chicken (bone-in, cut into serving pieces); 4 large Onions (sliced); 1/2 cup Vegetable oil (plus more for frying); 4 large Tomatoes (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 inch Ginger (grated); 1 cup Plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons Biryani masala (or a mix of ground cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper); 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste); 2 sticks Cinnamon; 4 Cardamom pods; 4 Cloves; 2 Bay leaves; 1 liter Water (for boiling rice); 1/2 cup Raisins; 1/4 cup Pine nuts (optional); 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish); 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Biryani

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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Fragrant rice dish with meat (chicken or lamb), spices, and garnishes.

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